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Hikaru Kimi e (2024)

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Country Japan
Season Year Winter 2024
Air Dates Jan 7, 2024 – Dec 15, 2024
Episodes 48
Runtime 45
Timeslot Sunday at 8:00 pm
Network(s) NHK
Licensed No
Native Title 光る君へ

Synopsis

Hikaru Kimi e will be the 63rd NHK Taiga drama.

Set in the middle of the Heian period, it depicts the life of novelist Murasaki Shibiku, who was the author of the famous novel “The Tale of Genji.”

Yoshitaka Yuriko was announced as the main lead in May 2022.

A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Power in the Heian Era

In 978, Mahiro, the daughter of a poor noble family, befriends Saburo, the third son of the powerful Fujiwara clan, while concealing her status. Tragedy strikes when Mahiro accidentally causes Saburo’s older brother, Michitaka, to fall from his horse. In a fit of rage, Michitaka kills Mahiro’s mother. Mahiro’s father, Fujiwara no Tametoki, refuses to seek justice to protect his political position as a tutor to the Crown Prince, leaving Mahiro resentful and alone. Years later, Mahiro grows into a talented scribe and reunites with Saburo, now known as Fujiwara no Michinaga, unaware of the dark connections that bind their pasts.

Meanwhile, the ambitious Fujiwara patriarch, Kaneie, manipulates his family for political gain, forcing Emperor Enyu to abdicate through schemes involving Michitaka. Misunderstandings drive a wedge between Kaneie and his daughter, Empress Senshi, whose marriage falls apart as the clan’s power struggles deepen. At a court ceremony, Mahiro discovers Michinaga’s noble status and his connection to Michitaka, forcing her to confront the truth about her family’s tragedy.

As Mahiro and Michinaga wrestle with their feelings amidst political intrigue and betrayal, they face the challenge of reconciling their shared history with the power-driven ambitions of the Fujiwara clan. This compelling drama weaves personal struggles and court politics into a poignant tale of love, justice, and resilience in the Heian era.

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Cast

  • Kishitani Goro as Fujiwara no Tametoki
  • Support Role
  • Murasaki Shibiku's Father
  • Takasugi Mahiro as Fujiwara no Nobunori
  • Support Role
  • Murasaki Shibiku's Younger Brother
  • Danta Yasunori as Fujiwara no Kaneie
  • Support Role
  • Michinaga's Father
  • Iura Arata as Fujiwara no Michitaka
  • Support Role
  • Michinaga's Older Brother
  • Itaya Yuka as Takashina no Takako
  • Support Role
  • Michitaka's Wife
  • Kuroki Haru as Minamoto no Tomoko
  • Support Role
  • Michinaga's Legal Wife
  • Akiyama Ryuji as Fujiwara no Sanesuke
  • Support Role
  • Michinaga's Senior
  • Masuoka Toru as Minamoto no Masanobu
  • Support Role
  • Tomoko's Father / Minister of the Left
  • Ishino Mako as Fujiwara no Mutsuko
  • Support Role
  • Tomoko's Mother
  • Hashizume Jun as Fujiwara no Yoritada
  • Support Role
  • Kintou's Father / Chief Advisor to the Emperor
  • Yoshida Yoh as Fujiwara no Akiko
  • Support Role
  • Michinaga's Elder Sister
  • Takahata Mitsuki as Fujiwara no Sadako
  • Support Role
  • Michitaka's Eldest Daughter
  • Mikami Ai as Fujiwara no Akiko
  • Support Role
  • Michinaga's Eldest Daughter
  • Miura Shohei as Fujiwara no Korechika
  • Support Role
  • Michitaka's Eldest Son
  • Takiuchi Kumi as Minamoto no Akiko
  • Support Role
  • Michinaga's Other Wife
  • Bando Minosuke II as En'yu Tenno / Emperor En'yu
  • Support Role
  • 64th Emperor of Japan
  • Hongo Kanata as Kazan Tenno / Emperor Kazan
  • Support Role
  • 65th Emperor of Japan
  • Inoue Sakura as Fujiwara no Yoshiko
  • Support Role
  • Concubine
  • Ryusei Ryo as Fujiwara no Takaie
  • Support Role
  • Michitaka's second son
  • Kimura Tatsunari as Sanjo Tenno / Emperor Sanjo / Iyasada
  • Support Role
  • 67th Emperor / Michinaga's nephew
  • Oda Yurie as Tachibana no Noriko
  • Support Role
  • Izumi Rika as Akane / Izumi Shikibu
  • Support Role
  • Kiryu Sakura as Chigusa / Sugawara no Takasue's daughter
  • Support Role

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Music

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Theme Song 2

Theme Song 3

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